“What is the freedom of the most free? To do what is right!”
Book:The Essential Goethe
Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Work
The Essential Goethe
This compilation includes selected poems, plays, and prose from the renowned German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, offering readers a glimpse into his profound influence on Western literature. more
Author
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, born on August 28, 1749, and died on March 22, 1832, was a prominent German writer, thinker, and scientist. He is one of the greatest writers in German literary history and his works have had a profound impact on the world. His most famous works include 'Faust' and 'The Sorrows of Young Werther'. more
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